research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
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research Pili Annulati with Multiple Fragile Hairs
Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
research Low quality of life and high HSS‐29 scores reflect the risk of loss to follow‐up: a study in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Low quality of life and high HSS-29 scores increase risk of losing patients during treatment.
research Hormonal changes and hair growth during treatment of hirsutism with cimetidine.
Cimetidine does not significantly reduce hair growth in hirsutism.
research Topical odorant application of the specific olfactory receptor OR2AT4 agonist, Sandalore®, improves telogen effluvium‐associated parameters
Sandalore® improves hair growth and quality in people with hair loss.
research Molecular basis of hair cell loss
The document concludes that there are no effective clinical treatments for hearing loss due to hair cell damage, but research is ongoing.
research Inositol hexaphosphate alleviates ototoxicity and age‐related hearing loss by preserving cochlear hair cells in mice
Inositol hexaphosphate helps protect hearing by preserving ear cells in mice.
research Sleep quality in men with androgenetic alopecia
research Rapamycin but not acarbose decreases age-related loss of outer hair cells in the mouse Cochlea
Rapamycin reduces age-related hearing cell loss in mice, but acarbose does not.
research A case of familial trichomegaly with synophrys in association with loose anagen syndrome
A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
research [Androgenetic alopecia. Denser hair growth on two-thirds of balding scalps].
research Hirsutism, its pathogenesis
Hirsutism in females is caused by high male hormones or sensitive hair follicles.
research An Unusual Case of Diarrhea, Dysgeusia, and Grainy and Nodular Mucosa
A 78-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly after treatment and remains symptom-free.
research Spironolactone Reduces Facial and Body Hair in Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone helps reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism but may cause menstrual irregularities.
research Clinical features, therapeutic outcomes and recovery period of long COVID
Long COVID recovery is hindered by smoking, with hair loss being a difficult symptom to treat.
research Grading of Hirsutism in Females: A Pilot Study
A pilot study conducted among 25 young females aged 18-24 in Kerala, India, assessed the severity of hirsutism using the modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) scoring system. The study found that 48% of participants had normal scores, while 32% had mild and 20% had moderate-to-severe hirsutism. Many participants also reported menstrual irregularities and endocrine comorbidities, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and thyroid disorders. The study concludes that hirsutism is common in young females and may indicate underlying endocrine dysfunction, highlighting the need for early screening and multidisciplinary evaluation. Larger studies are recommended to validate these findings.
research Evaluation of quality of life of patients with hirsutism among Turkish women: A single‐center cross‐sectional study
Turkish women with hirsutism experience lower quality of life, especially those with PCOS, regardless of hair growth severity.
research Netherton Syndrome
A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
research High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Application to the Scalp to Improve Androgenetic Alopecia in an Adult Woman
High-intensity focused ultrasound improved hair growth in a woman with no side effects.
research A girl struggling with extremely unruly hair
The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
research Approach to the Patient: Hirsutism
Hirsutism affects many women and is managed with a combination of medical treatments and hair removal, tailored to individual needs.
research 9 Pilosebaceous physiology in relation to hirsutism and acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research Hirsutism in Women.
Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.
research Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis
Hirsutism in women is mostly due to PCOS and can be managed with oral contraceptives and hair removal methods.
research 14 viviendas unifamiliares adosadas: Urbanización Lares. Avda. Burgos. Logroño
COVID-19 can cause hair loss a few months after infection.
research Abstract 94: Hyaluronan Synthase 2 Knock Down in Epidermis Alter Wound Healing and Hair Follicle Development
Hyaluronan from Has2 is important for proper wound healing and hair follicle development.
research [Hirsutism].
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
research Minoxidil oral a altas dosis para el tratamiento de la alopecia androgenética
High-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair growth but may cause side effects.
research Alopecia
research Hemiagenesis of the thyroid gland detected by coincidence—what is the clinical relevance?
THA is a rare condition with no significant clinical consequences if thyroid function is normal.